Hey everybody! This fanfic is my take on how Beckett and Castle will get together and finally get married in the end. You guys know its gonna happen! Its somewhere in the future after they solve the case of Johanna Beckett.

Hope you like it!

Disclaimer: If you recognize it, it belongs to ABC and Andrew W Marlowe, if not, it's mine!

They solved it, they had finally solved it. The case of Johanna Beckett is finally closed and the murderer is behind bars for the rest of his life as we speak.

Kate Beckett had just seen her dad off after finally telling him that Johanna's case was closed and they had caught the killer. She was currently standing outside Rick Castle home, debating wether or not to ring the doorbell. She didn't have to though, because soon after, the door had opened and she was face to face with Martha Rodgers who enveloped her in a big hug.

"Kate! Richard had told us what happened, are you alright?"

Kate nodded once before tears had started falling from her eyes. Before Martha could say anything more, a girl with a mop of red hair had rushed out to hug the detective, completely knocking her to the ground.

"Oh! Sorry Kate! How are you? Are you alright? Dad told us what happen, are you sure you're ok?"

"Slow down Alexis! Yes I'm fine."

"Take a breath Lexi," Martha told the young girl, "Would you like to come inside Kate?"

"Umm, yeah, sure, Thanks." She stood up to brush dirt of her pants and was led through the doorway.

Kate stepped through the doorway and was greeted by the smell of food wafting from the kitchen. She took and automatic step back.

"Oh, sorry, I didn't know you were having dinner, I'll come another time."

"Oh, no you're not. I cooked this meal just for you so stay." Alexis stopped her by placing a hand on her back.

She was being led to a table of two, with candles lit up along the walls.

"You look beautiful on this wonderful night KB," commented the man who had just entered.

Kate gasped, being caught by surprise, and turned around. There, standing in the doorway, was Rick Castle, dressed in a V-neck shirt and a turtle neck sweater along with jeans. In the candlelight, Kate thought he was dressed to impress. Stop it Kate, as if he would ever dress to impress me.

"Um, thanks, you don't look half bad yourself."

They both laughed in harmony, soprano and bass.

Alexis and Martha caught in the midst of it all, thought they both looked very cute together.

"We're just going to go now," Lexi finished.

"You guys aren't going to stay?" Kate asked.

"Oh no, we couldn't barge in on your dinner, besides, we're going to an opera tonight and we're going to be late, see you guys." Martha told them and whisked her granddaughter out the door.

Kate turned to Rick and asked, "They set us up didn't they?"

"Oh yeah," Rick nodded.

"Well, must as well start eating," Kate plopped down onto a chair, "What's for dinner?"

"Contrary to your belief, Alexis cooked for us and the first course is lasagne, followed by some sundaes with extra gummi bears!"

Kate rolled her eyes, and the duo began eating. They fell into easy conversation and by the end of the meal; they were both full and laughing together.

"Time for sundaes!!!!" Rick's eyes lit up like a child on Christmas.

"Oh no, I couldn't, besides, I'm really full. Tell the girls, the meal was delicious."

"Aww, please, pretty please with cherry and icing sugar on top?" placing a pout on his face, he knew the detective couldn't resist.

"Oh, alright!"

"Yay!"

They retreated to the couch, and fell into some more conversation. Rick talked about the girls and his childhood while Kate talked about life before and after her mum died. That brought some tears into her eyes.

"Hey, it's ok. We caught the guy right? Just let it all out," Rick told her, bringing his lips to her forehead and silently kissing it.

Kate just nodded and huddled against his body, crying those tears she had never shed in the past few weeks, and not long after, they both fell soundly asleep, sundaes all but forgotten. Alexis and Martha walked in a half hour later to discover Kate and Rick lying on the couch, with Kate huddled on his chest while Rick's arm was draped protectively over her body.

So this is my take on how Rick and Kate would go so far. It's not finished yet though!

Reviews would be appreciated! Thanks!

Genie